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Independent decision guides for the tools UK founders actually use, with trade-offs and partner relationships clearly labelled.
We explain the criteria behind every comparison, show when a free option is a better fit, and label any partner relationship so it never blurs the editorial judgement.
5 providers
Business bank accounts
Tide, Starling, Monzo, Mettle and the high-street incumbents — fees, features and who they're actually for.
OpenDecision guide
Business credit cards
Decide whether a card, loan or overdraft suits the cash-flow need before you apply — including responsible use and alternatives.
Open5 providers
Accounting software
FreeAgent, Xero, QuickBooks and friends — including which is genuinely free and which qualifies as MTD-ready.
Open5 builders
Website builders
Squarespace, Wix, Shopify, Webflow, Carrd — picked by use-case, not by popularity.
Open4 providers
Card readers & POS
SumUp, Square, Zettle, Tide POS — transaction fees, contracts, and which makes sense at low volume.
OpenEach guide explains its editorial criteria and labels any partner relationship. Always confirm current pricing, eligibility and terms directly with the provider before applying.
Partner offers
Promotions are independently checked against provider terms. We may receive a referral fee if you sign up, at no extra cost to you.
Business banking
Reader offerTide Business Account
£200 Cash FREE
Earn up to £200 only when you complete both milestones: £75 for eligible Tide card transactions and £125 for the separate Tide Instant Saver milestone.
REFER200New eligible Tide members only. The reward is conditional on both milestones; provider terms, eligibility and payment timing apply.
Business credit card
Reader offerCapital on Tap Business Credit Card
7,500 bonus points
7,500 bonus points after a completed qualifying card or cash transaction within 30 days of signing, subject to Capital on Tap’s current partner terms.
SETTINGUP18+, UK-resident qualifying company applicants. Credit subject to status and affordability.
18+ and UK requirements apply. Tide: Earn up to £200 only when you complete both milestones: £75 for eligible Tide card transactions and £125 for the separate Tide Instant Saver milestone. New eligible Tide members only. The reward is conditional on both milestones; provider terms, eligibility and payment timing apply. Capital on Tap: 7,500 bonus points after a completed qualifying card or cash transaction within 30 days of signing, subject to Capital on Tap’s current partner terms. 18+, UK-resident qualifying company applicants. Credit subject to status and affordability. We may receive a commission if you sign up; it does not change the provider’s offer or pricing.